Rehabilitation Counselors - Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $35,850 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $17.24. The average wage in New Mexico is slightly above the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $18.18 and most workers in this occupation earn between $10.77 and $21.89 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $35,850 | ||
| National Hourly | $17.24 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $22,406 | $37,820 | $45,527 |
| Statewide Hourly | $10.77 | $18.18 | $21.89 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | $32,205 | $43,610 | $49,312 |
| Hourly | $15.48 | $20.97 | $23.71 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | $18,377 | $28,084 | $32,937 |
| Hourly | $8.84 | $13.50 | $15.84 |
| Northern Annual | $31,683 | $43,045 | $48,727 |
| Hourly | $15.23 | $20.69 | $23.43 |
| Southwestern Annual | $21,701 | $33,370 | $39,204 |
| Hourly | $10.43 | $16.04 | $18.85 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 760 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 11 percent and an estmated 840 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 8 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 760 | 840 | 1.02% | 8 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 80 | 90 | 0.73% | 1 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | 20 | 20 | 1.41% | 0 |
| Santa Fe | 280 | 310 | 1.34% | 4 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 80 | 90 | 0.73% | 1 |
| Eastern | 200 | 240 | 1.65% | 4 |
| Northern | 370 | 400 | 0.79% | 3 |
| Southwestern | 80 | 90 | 0.81% | 1 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Rehabilitation Counselors usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 54% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28% |
| Master's Degree | 15% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 2% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
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No New Mexico public based training programs found for this specific occupation. However, please consider reviewing the list of NM Educational Opportunities and contacting a New Mexico Institution of Higher Education to see if a program in the related Career Cluster is available. |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Independent Counselor | NM Counseling & Therapy Practice Board 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4610 www.rld.state.nm.us/Counseling/index.html | 2010 | |
| Instructional Support Providers | NM Public Education Department - Professional Licensure Bureau 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 582-5821 www.ped.state.nm.us/Licensure/ | 2010 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | * |
| Educational Services | * |
| Hospitals | * |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | * |
| Real Estate | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 4.9% |
| Social Assistance | 18.1% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Case Management Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services
- Counselor
- Developmental Training Counselor
- Direct Care Counselor
- Director of Rehabilitation
- Disability Counselor
- Employment Case Manager
- Employment Instructional Associate (EIA)
- Employment Trainer
- Group Counselor
- Group Home Counselor
- Homemaking Rehabilitation Consultant
- Human Services Care Specialist
- Job Developer
- Job Placement Consultant
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Medical Social Worker
- Placement Coordinator
- Program Coordinator
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor
- Psychotherapist
- Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP)
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Residence Counselor
- Service Coordinator
- Supportive Employment Case Manager
- Technician, Rehabilitation
- Training Specialist
- Transition Specialist
- Veterans Rehabilitation Counselor
- Vocational Case Manager
- Vocational Counselor
- Vocational Evaluator
- Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VCR)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
- Vocational Services Specialist
- Work Counselor
- Workforce Professional